HEAVY-footed motorists in a Worcestershire village will be in the sights of a new mobile speed trap.
The cameras will be out in Belbroughton after villagers complained about vehicles traveling too fast prompted action from the county’s Safer Roads Partnership.
A survey by the partnership found half of all drivers were speeding in a 30mph zone and 15 per cent were driving faster than 38mph.
Anna Higgins, communications manager at the Safer Roads Partnership said “Data collected has highlighted unacceptably high speeds and local people are understandably concerned.
“We hope that the presence of a speed camera will encourage drivers to change their behaviour and drive at a lower, safer speed. This will help to improve the quality of life for people, reduce the risk of harm and improve the safety of the roads for all those who use them.”
Cameras will be in place on Hartle Lane during the week commencing Monday November 30.
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